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    Category: Zabdi Salazar

    Inside the RAICES Fight for Asylees Detained in Texas

    Witnessing first-hand how an immigrant-serving organization handled changes in immigration policy— beginning with the zero tolerance policy, family separations, the Matter of A-B, and the relocation of migrant families— exemplified the dynamic pace of the job and the need for resilience of everyone involved.

    September 24, 2018September 28, 2018 by Benjamin

    Seeking Safe Haven: How the Syrian Refugee Crisis Impacts San Antonio

    San Antonio’s civil society organizations and volunteers are working to support the Syrian refugee population in the face of declining federal support.

    March 18, 2018January 7, 2019 by Benjamin

    Deferred action on DACA deepens immigration controversy

    The Contemporary investigated the effects of rescinding DACA on Trinity University students, weighed the competing legal and practical issues, and addressed the diverse array of campus dialogue and discourse.

    October 19, 2017March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

    An open letter to progressives: defending conservatism and free speech

    That is what makes America so great: our true dedication to free speech and in building a diverse nation of many into one.   

    August 4, 2017March 28, 2018 by Benjamin

    A Conversation with San Antonio District 1 Candidate Michael Montaño

    Michael Montaño is running to become a voice for the people of his native District 1 in San Antonio. On May 6, Montaño will face five other candidates including the incumbent Roberto C. Treviño.

    May 1, 2017March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

    Milo’s Elitist ‘Social Justice Warriors’ in Berkeley

    The problem on college campuses is not as simple as a violation of free speech or protecting the integrity of intellectual diversity. Rather, the problem may be society’s lack of unifying values.

    February 8, 2017March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

    A conversation with Councilman Ron Nirenberg

    “‘The city you deserve’ is one that is fiscally responsible, ethical, fair, equitable for people no matter what side of town they live. “

    January 13, 2017April 29, 2018 by Benjamin

    The Case for Affirmative Action in Fisher v. UT Austin

    Given the virulent discourse concerning minority and ethnic groups this year, disagreements over the role that affirmative action plays in the U.S. will persist.

    December 21, 2016March 29, 2018 by Benjamin

    My Story of Latinx Political Engagement

    I am a Latina with an extensive Mexican heritage and family. I’ve heard the insincere, damaging, and ignorant rhetoric directed at my people from our new President-elect. And I have only one thing to say: we demand respect and representation.

    November 22, 2016March 22, 2018 by Benjamin
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